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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,836.26, 220,270.38 and 46,972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,836.26, 220,270.38 and 46,972.98 is: 70,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,836.26 : 220,270.38 = 46,972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,836.26/220,270.38 = 46,972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,836.26x = 220,270.38 × 46,972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,836.26x = 10,346,756,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,756,154.33/146,836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,464.59

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